I’m a (Eb6)cres cent moon,
(Gm7)look ing for a place to (Gm)lay my head and (Eb6)set tle in.
(Gm)Nev er found a re fuge (Gm)up there in the sky
but (Gm7)nev er thought it would be you and I.
Was there an y one
(Gm)a ble to re main a (Gm)live up on this (Eb6)place?
(Gm7)Space is on ly (Gm)pre cious when I’m (Eb6)fill ing in
(Gm7)all the spac es (Gm)wait ing to be filled.
Wax ing
and (Gm)wan ing.
Wax ing
and (Eb6)wan ing.
So (Eb6)feel me
(Gm7)pull ing all your o ceans (Gm)up a round my bod y.
(Gm7)And if it should ev er let me (Gm)leave this place too soon.
You’ll al ways know that I’m a cres cent (Eb6)moon.
Crescent Moon — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Crescent Moon" by KT Tunstall: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Eb, 76 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “Crescent Moon”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Crescent Moon" by KT Tunstall in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 76 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Crescent Moon" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Crescent Moon"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Crescent Moon", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Crescent Moon" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Crescent Moon"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Crescent Moon"?
- "Crescent Moon" was originally performed by KT Tunstall. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by KT Tunstall are available?
- Other accompaniments by KT Tunstall: "Black Horse And The Cherry Tree", "Heal Over", "Invisible Empire". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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